Hometown of Pengzu

Hometown of Pengzu

The Hometown of Pengzu is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Hometown of Pengzu is located in Dapeng Village, Dapeng Town, Tongshan District. Attractions here include the Temple of Pengzu, Pengzu’s Well, and Pengzu’s Tomb. The Temple of Pengzu was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty and was restored three times during the Tang, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. The original temple complex consisted of a main hall and east and west side halls. Inside the main hall stood a statue of Pengzu—bald, barefoot, and about four meters tall. On either side were a man and a woman, with Peach Blossom and Zhou Wu standing guard. The east and west gables featured statues of four deities—Wen, Liu, Ma, and Zhao—all figures from the Zhou Dynasty. The east side hall housed a statue of Guanyin. Sixty meters in front of the temple gate lies Pengzu’s Well, said to have been dug by Pengzu himself and known as the “Number One Well Under Heaven.” This well has long been the source of drinking water for generations of villagers in Dapeng. In the northeast corner of the temple grounds lies Pengzu’s Tomb and a fragmentary stele.

The Temple Fair of Pengzu, which highlights local customs and folk traditions, has a long history. Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, people from nearby villages flock to the fair, creating a lively and bustling scene. Each village is led by a head organizer, carrying large dragon and phoenix flags, and they come in an organized manner to offer incense and pay homage to Pengzu. Additionally, there are a variety of rich folk performances and numerous stalls selling all kinds of goods—delicious food, fun activities, and interesting sights are all available.

The Temple of Pengzu was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. In 1993, a new three-bay hall was built south of the original site, standing over ten meters tall, with a temple courtyard covering 300 square meters. A replica of the original iron statue of Pengzu was erected inside the temple. A pavilion was built over Pengzu’s Well, and an ancient stele was erected. In 1994, Pengzu’s Tomb was also restored. The Temple Fair of Pengzu, which had been interrupted for decades, was revived and became as lively as it once was. Descendants of the Peng family from overseas have successively returned to Tongshan District in Xuzhou to trace their roots, pay homage, sightsee, and invest in the restoration of Pengzu-related heritage sites.

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